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12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (Dec. 12 – Dec. 13)

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (Dec. 12 – Dec. 13) If you are searching for your next home this holiday season, check out these 12 must-see open houses happening in Greater Boston this weekend — from a three-bedroom condo in Easton for $ 254,800 to a five-bedroom contemporary residence in Brookline for $ […]

Smaller Rental Property Owners Are Suffering, Government Needs to Act!

Smaller Rental Property Owners Are Suffering, Government Needs to Act! Smaller Rental Property Owners Are Suffering, Government Needs to Act! Many are Facing 20-30% Delinquency Rates (Crestview Hills, KY)  The National Real Estate Investors Association says individual property owners, most of whom own less than 50 rentals and live in close proximity to their properties, […]

Chasing the American Dream: Home shoppers of color in Greater Boston recount their experiences

Chasing the American Dream: Home shoppers of color in Greater Boston recount their experiences ‘My goal is to build financial stability by owning a multifamily home and completing my degree.’ Continue reading on realestate.boston.com. The post Chasing the American Dream: Home shoppers of color in Greater Boston recount their experiences appeared first on Boston.com Real […]

Shut out: What buyers of color need to close the homeownership gap

Shut out: What buyers of color need to close the homeownership gap Nationwide, 71.9 percent of white adults own their own home compared to 41.8 percent of Black adults. Continue reading on realestate.boston.com. The post Shut out: What buyers of color need to close the homeownership gap appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Pending Home Sales Down 1.1% in October

Pending Home Sales Down 1.1% in October The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales declined 1.1% in October, 2020.  The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) fell slightly to 128.9 with only one major region experiencing an increase in month-over-month contract activity.  In addition, they […]

Construction Spending Up 1.3% in October

Construction Spending Up 1.3% in October The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in October was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $ 1,438.5 billion, which is 1.3% above than September’s revised estimate.  In addition, October’s figure was 3.7% higher than October, 2019.  Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]

Former US Rep. Barney Frank sues over unfinished work on his home

Former US Rep. Barney Frank sues over unfinished work on his home They allege that the contractor sited the home too close to the road and walked off the job before it was completed. | realestate.boston.com. The post Former US Rep. Barney Frank sues over unfinished work on his home appeared first on Boston.com Real […]

What’s Your Christmas Tree Personality?

What’s Your Christmas Tree Personality? It’s the holiday season…and on that note, with Thanksgiving firmly behind us it’s time to think about Christmas!  This week’s infographic from the Home Depot asks us, “What’s your Christmas Tree personality?” – starting off with your favorite pizza, of course!  Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!! Hat tip […]

Long-term mortgage rates have hit a record low — again

Long-term mortgage rates have hit a record low — again Loan rates have trended downward through most of this year, bolstering demand from buyers or people looking to refinance. | realestate.boston.com The post Long-term mortgage rates have hit a record low — again appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

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